Senior Housing Program Administrator

Job description

Who We Seek:

Central Pines Regional Council is seeking an operational lead and central point of program communication for the Central Pines Lead Safe Program. This program is focused on lead removal and abatement on eligible residential units. The Senior Housing Program Administrator will be detail-oriented, monitor progress and implementation of benchmarks, manage applicant intake, navigate program regulations and ensure compliancy with the U.S Housing and Urban Development (US HUD), and work with multiple contractors and programmatic partners throughout the Central Pines region. Description of Work: The position will consist of providing day-to-day management and coordination of the Central Pines Lead Safe Program, including internal and external oversight of timely program implementation. This includes a variety of tasks from outreach to community-based partners and homeowners, budgetary and programmatic supervision, and oversight of contractors and project partners. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate outreach strategies necessary to maintain an adequate pipeline of eligible households.
• Track applications, enrolled households, assessments, projects under construction, completed units, expenditures, and other required performance measures.
• Support completion of Tier 1 and site-specific environmental review requirements, as applicable.
• Coordinate with qualified environmental review and lead professionals when technical assistance is required.
• Ensure lead hazard control activities are performed consistently with applicable HUD, EPA, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinate procurement and utilization of qualified contractors and program vendors.
• Monitor contractor availability and capacity necessary to support production requirements.
• Coordinate with fiscal staff to monitor grant expenditures and budget utilization.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of required HUD performance reports.

Education & Experience:

Master’s degree from accredited institutions in public or business administration, public health, environmental science, or community development. It is preferred the candidate has a minimum of six months to one year’s experience, preferably in a public agency. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered. The candidate must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. The selected candidate must also have an ability to interpret policies and regulations and have a strong attention to detail. Experience administering federally funded programs and/or grant awards are preferred but not required.

Work Environment:

During the initial six months of employment, the employee will be expected to work primarily in-office. Following the initial six-month period, the employee will be eligible to take advantage of CPRC’s hybrid work policies – when working hybrid, we currently anticipate this position will need to work at least 2-3 days per week in CPRC’s Durham office. Local travel to meetings and partner sites in the Central North Carolina region is required, with occasional out-of-region travel.

Starting Salary & Benefits:

Hiring Salary: $67,297 This position is eligible for a 5% increase after serving a 6-month probation period. Benefits: CPRC offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Employees’ Retirement System; 5% 401(k) employer contribution; 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance; health spending account, flexible spending account for child/dependent care expenses, hybrid and flexible work schedules.

Our Organization:

CPRC is a member-driven organization serving as a leading resource to connect communities and enhance their strategic priority outcomes through regional policy, collaboration, and technical assistance at the local, regional, and state level. See the kind of work we do and learn more about CPRC’s vision, mission, organizational principles, core values, and strategic focus areas at www.centralpinesnc.gov.

How to Apply:

Send cover letter and resume by email to employment@centralpinesnc.gov with the subject: Senior Housing Program Administrator. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled; initial review of applications begins November 23, 2026. All employment offers will be within the stated hiring range. CPRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Starting Salary & Benefits:

Hiring Salary: $67,297 This position is eligible for a 5% increase after serving a 6-month probation period. Benefits: CPRC offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Employees’ Retirement System; 5% 401(k) employer contribution; 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance; health spending account, flexible spending account for child/dependent care expenses, hybrid and flexible work schedules.